11 most dangerous foods

Every year, one in six Americans gets sick from foodborne illness — 3,000 adults and children die. According to the CDC, there are 11 foods that cause most illness.

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Health officials in Baltimore are trying to figure out what caused several cases of apparent food poisoning...at a food safety convention. NBC News reports that at least four people called Baltimore's health department to report that they suffered from nausea, diarrhea and other symptoms of foodborne illness after eating a meal April 9 at the Baltimore Convention Center.

The Food Safety Summit includes classes on safe food preparation and topics from government agencies and private companies, the Baltimore Sun reports.

So, if you can't even be guaranteed your food is safe at the food safety convention, how can you protect yourself and your stomach. Click through the following slideshow from our partners at Good Housekeeping to learn about 11 risky foods to watch out for.

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Health officials in Baltimore are trying to figure out what caused several cases of apparent food poisoning...at a food safety convention. NBC News reports that at least four people called Baltimore's health department to report that they suffered from nausea, diarrhea and other symptoms of foodborne illness after eating a meal April 9 at the Baltimore Convention Center.

The Food Safety Summit includes classes on safe food preparation and topics from government agencies and private companies, the Baltimore Sun reports.

So, if you can't even be guaranteed your food is safe at the food safety convention, how can you protect yourself and your stomach. Click through the following slideshow from our partners at Good Housekeeping to learn about 11 risky foods to watch out for.